Informative Speech
What is Social Justice?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIjaKHOrC
TQ&feature=youtu.be
Overview
Purpose: To inform with the use of visual
aids. Your goal is to enhance audience learning
about a social justice issue.
Time Limit: 6-8 Minutes. 1-point penalty per
30 seconds over/under
5 credible sources, 1 must be scholarly source
Verbally cite in speech
& write in outline
Topic
Consider the following questions when
considering your topic:
Does it interest you?
Could it interest and have value for your audience?
Can you find credible research material?
Can you use visual aids with your topic?
This should not be persuasive. Give us an
informed, unbiased perspective.
Potential Topics
Women’s Rights in Iran
Gay Rights
Human Trafficking in the US
Racism
Disability Rights
Blood Diamonds
Class War
Criminalization of Homeless
Humane Treatment of Livestock
PETA
Ban on Fur
Veganism
Dog Fighting
Pet Adoption
Euthanasia/Spay & Neuter
Hunting of Endangered Animals
Climate Change
Alternative Energy
Deforestation
Oil Spills
Safe Water Campaigns
Farming Effects on Environment
Corporate Pollution
Recycling Campaigns
Organization
Introduction
Attention-getter, Justification/Connection w/ audience,
Thesis, Central idea
1 citation in introduction
Transitional sentences
Body
Examples, statistics, testimonies
Cite 5 sources verbally
Conclusion
Organization Cntd.
Be creative when planning an attention getting
opening and a closing with impact
Select 3-4 main points
Choose organizational strategy and be
consistent
Use transitions, signposts, internal previews,
&/or internal summaries
Delivery
Practice at home for the following:
Eye contact
Articulation
Proper gestures/body movement
Extemporaneous
Connection with audience
Not saying um (or uh, you know, like, etc.)
Incorporating visual aid
Items Due
Outline & References-Due day of speech
Use outline guide from course packet for reference
Needs to be typed, double-space, 12-point font
APA format
Note cards-Due day of speech
Visual aid-Due day of speech
Electronic aid needs to be printed out & turned in
Will take pictures of models/objects
If using hand outs: Make 26 copies